Senior Finance Accountant

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Senior Finance Accountant responsible for high-quality financial accounting and tax compliance. Leading tax-related matters and maintaining audit readiness at Great British Energy - Nuclear.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering high-quality financial accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across the organisation.
  • Lead on tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation (including Corporation Tax, VAT, and employment taxes).
  • Support the wider financial control and reporting framework.
  • Maintain robust governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance within a public sector environment.
  • Prepare statutory accounts (both single entity and consolidated accounts) in accordance with IFRS.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Lead on all tax compliance activities, including compliance with HMRC regulations and managing correspondence with tax authorities.
  • Provide technical tax advice across the organisation, including VAT treatment of transactions and projects.
  • Strengthen financial processes to reduce risk and improve audit outcomes.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
  • Demonstrable experience in UK tax compliance (VAT essential; Corporation Tax desirable).
  • Experience working in a regulated or public sector environment is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of working with auditors and managing audit processes.
  • Experience of producing monthly and analysed financial accounts and reports.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach to working with stakeholders.
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
  • Commitment to high standards of governance and ethical practice.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or equivalent.
  • Additional tax qualification (e.g., CTA) or significant tax experience is highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • Inclusive workplace
  • Support for application adjustments